Trident Health Introduces “South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery”

North Charleston, S.C./ January 25, 2012 – As the clear cut leader of robotic surgery in the Charleston area, Trident Health is excited to introduce “South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery.” In 2011, the SC Institute performed 662 robotic surgeries, twice as much as any other hospital in the Lowcountry. The experienced team of 14 surgeons trained on the da Vinci robotic system, perform a wide range of procedures including prostate surgery, gynecologic surgery, treatment for kidney disorders and certain types of cancer.
 
The SC Institute’s “firsts” highlight their commitment to state-of-the-art care:
 
First in South Carolina to perform a da Vinci Sacrocolpexy
First in South Carolina to perform da Vinci Radical Hysterectomy for cervical cancer
First in South Carolina to perform da Vinci Single Port Nephrectomy
First in Lowcountry to use Intuitive Firefly Technology
First in Lowcountry to perform various da Vinci Thoracic Procedures
First and only hospital in Lowcountry to use da Vinci Si HD Surgical System (most advanced technology)
First and only hospital in Lowcountry with two da Vinci systems
 
By integrating computer-enhanced technology with the surgeon’s skill, the da Vinci Surgical System enables surgeons to perform precise, minimally invasive surgery in a manner never before experienced to enhance healing and promote well-being.
The SC Institute’s physicians and advanced surgical team are experienced to provide safe, efficient surgery, allowing patients to resume normal activities faster. Using the da Vinci Surgical System, the surgeon operates while seated at a console viewing a 3D image of the surgical field.
The da Vinci Surgical System helps improve clinical outcomes and redefine standards of care. Patients may experience the following benefits:
Less scarring
Shorter hospital stay
Reduced blood loss and need for transfusions
Faster recovery and return to normal daily activities
Reduced trauma to the body
Less post-operative pain and discomfort
Smaller risk of infection.
For more information on “South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery” please visit http://scrobotics.com
 
 
Trident Health is an HCA hospital system comprised of two acute care hospitals – Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center – as well as Moncks Corner Medical Center. The Joint Commission recently named Trident Health to their list of the nation’s top hospitals for quality and safety. In 2011, Trident Health provided almost $45 million in charity and uncompensated care and contributed $38 million in taxes. Accredited by The Joint Commission, Trident Health is committed to providing quality health services along with wellness information and opportunities to the communities it serves. For more information about Trident Health, please visit our website at www.tridenthealthsystem.com or call 843.797.7000.